No Big Deal About Nudity in Coastal Town Tale
A speaker recalls Northern California’s liberal topless norms and nude beaches where toplessness was legal but socially discouraged. Describes equal, casual nudity, daily beach scenes, and a personal encounter at a nude beach while noting how community attitudes shaped behavior.
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Nudity debate on local beaches sparks column satire
A columnist recalls a nude beach episode with a woman scolding him for exposing himself and argues against sensationalizing nudity. He defends burlesque venues, urges living and letting live, and invites reactions to the ensuing controversy.
1984 Budget Deficit Prompted by Revenue Shortfall
U S Senator Lawton Chiles criticizes President Reagan's 1984 budget plan as revenues fall short of expenses. He argues Congress must tailor a full federal budget to match income with programs, citing tax cuts and domestic-spending growth as deficits drivers. He urges root-and-branch cuts and notes public opinion favors trimming the third year of tax cuts to reduce deficits.
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Fair but firm on defense and budget discipline
The speaker argues for fairness and willpower in budget talks. He rejects sweeping deficit cures that favor one sector, notes the Soviet buildup requires stronger defenses, yet says defense growth must fit the budget. He insists no defense cut, but Congress debates how much to raise, urging disciplined action to solve today’s problems.
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